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Infectious Disease Outbreaks

When a disease spreads, timely information matters. This page monitors outbreak coverage — new pathogens, tracking and containment — aggregated from health and science publishers so you can follow developments from reliable sources in one place.

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The NFL Fantasy Hobby Waiver Wire: Week 4

Four weeks into the NFL season, box scores are moving secondary sports card markets faster than ever. Four weeks into the NFL season, box scores are moving secondary sports card markets faster than ever. As target shares solidify and unexpected storylines take over the league, identifying price lags on gem-mint slabs before the broader hobby catches on is the key to building a high-upside collection.Here are five key targets to claim on the sport…

 •  Yahoo Sports

Breaking Down the Ominous Ending of Below

Josh Hartnett and Mackenzie Davis star in the Netflix miniseries about a mysterious ocean creature plaguing a Newfoundland town. Josh Hartnett in Belo…

 •  Time
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Inside Glen Powell’s Darkest Era: Struggling for Money While Both Parents Fought Cancer

Glen Powell is pulling back the curtains on a time in his life when he was at an all-time low. […] The Inside Glen Powell’s Darkest Era: Struggling for Money While Both Parents Fought Cancer first appeared on The Blast MEGA Glen Powell is pulling back the curtains on a time in his life when he was at an all-time low. The iconic Hollywood star recalled when he was hit with devastating medical news that put the lives of both his parents on the line…

 •  The Blast

What is the pneumonic plague?

The ancient disease of plague is back in the headlines after the death this month of a Russian lab worker. The ancient disease of plague is back in th…

 •  NPR Health

How to define a measles death

Historically, the CDC relied on state health departments' determination of measles deaths. Now, it's working with the Council of State and Territorial…

 •  NPR Health